Desert Winds is an album by saxophonist Illinois Jacquet with guitarist Kenny Burrell recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.
Contents
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 3½ stars, stating, "An underappreciated and unassuming album, Desert Winds has plenty of easy charm, and while there are no barn-burning solos here, there are plenty of moments of quiet and lyrical joy".
Track listing
"When My Dreamboat Comes Home" (Cliff Friend, Dave Franklin) – 5:20
"Desert Winds" (Esmond Edwards) – 4:15
"Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 4:15
"Blues for the Early Bird" (Illinois Jacquet) – 3:10
"Lester Leaps In" (Lester Young) – 7:15
"You're My Thrill" (Jay Gorney, Sidney Clare) – 3:45
"Canadian Sunset" (Eddie Heywood, Norman Gimbel) – 6:10
Personnel
Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Kenny Burrell – electric guitar
Tommy Flanagan – piano
Wendell Marshall – double bass
Ray Lucas – drums
Willie Rodriguez – congas